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On March 17, the FDA inspected George’s Fish & Seafood in Marvell, assessing food composition, standards, labeling, and hazards, as shown by data on the FDA’s website.

There was one company in a city associated with Arkansas County that received an FDA inspection in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Deputies Cortney Fox and Chastin Stephens have graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says this achievement reflects their dedication to serving the county with professionalism.

Mark Cannon was arrested after making false claims about weapons inside an Arkansas detention center via social media broadcasts. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says such incidents divert resources from real emergencies and disrupt operations.

Medicaid payments in Redfield for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category rose 18.7% in 2024, indicating shifts in billing and reimbursement activity.

Lake Village saw Medicaid spending for Medicine Services and Procedures rise by 6.5% to $234,259 in 2024, reflecting ongoing shifts in usage and payment models.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Dewitt requested $297,250 for medicine services and procedures—a 19.1% rise from the prior year.

Medicaid reimbursements for the Temporary Codes service group rose 25.5% in Pine Bluff in 2024, indicating shifts in both usage and payment trends.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Warren billed $861,218 for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies—an increase of 1.8% compared to the prior year.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in White Hall billed $1,680 for Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services, a 14.3% increase over the prior year.